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From: Julie Hultman
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To: Kevin Sandstrom
Subject: Menards - Document For Recording
Attachments: SKMBT_C55419052810180.pdf
Hello Kevin,
The Menard's CUP Amendment document is attached for recording with Washington County.
Have a great day!
0- Julie Hultman, CBO
Planning &Code Enforcement
City of Oak Park Heights
' Phone: 651.351.1661
:651.439.0574
s :jhultman@cityofoakoarkheights.com
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NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON ) ss.
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS )
I, the undersigned being duly qualified and acting as City Administrator for the City of
Oak Park Heights, Minnesota DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I have compared the attached
document:
First Amendment to
Conditional Use Permit
For
Menard, Inc
5800 Krueger Lane. N.
with the original thereof on file at the offices of the City of Oak Park Heights, and that the same
is a full, true and complete copy of said document within the files of the City of Oak Park
Heights.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of the City of Oak Park Ff this 28th day of May,
2019.
. r
ric Jolson
City Administrator
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
MENARD, INC
5800 KRUEGER LANE NORTH
OAK PARK HEIGHTS MINNESOTA
Planners File No. 236.02-16.01 Date of Amendment: April 23, 2019
Amends permit issued: January 13, 2004
Legal Description: (Washington County Geo. Code: 05.029.20.22.0017)
Lot 1, Block 1, Brackey 3rd Addition
Owner: Menard, Inc., 5101 Menard Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54073
Applicant: same
Site Address: 5800 Krueger Lane North
Present Zoning District: B-2, General Business District
Conditional use required as set forth in Ordinance Chapter 401 Section 401.04 A.7
I. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS: This First Amendment amends the Conditional Use Permit
issued by the City of Oak Park Heights to Menard, Inc. on January 13, 2004. The City of Oak
Park Heights received an application in 2019 from Menards to amend its CUP to significantly
remodel, revise, and expand the entrance/exit gate area to its exterior lumber/materials yard. Said
expansion includes a variance of the right of way setback from 40 feet to 22 feet, and also
proposes to reduce the number of available parking spaces by five, from 402 to 397, which is less
than the minimum required. Following public hearing and recommendation by the Planning
Commission on April 11, 2019, the City Council granted the amendment to the CUP on April 23,
2019 to allow the yard gate expansion, subject to the terms expressed below.
All terms and conditions in the original CUP issued January 13, 2004 remain in full force and effect except as
amended by this First Amendment. The City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights approves the First
Amendment to the CUP for yard gate expansion project on the subject site with reduced right of way setback
and reduced parking spaces to 397. The First Amendment to the CUP shall be subject to the following conditions
and/or restrictions imposed by the April 23, 2019 Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights
as follows:
All light fixtures shall be full cut off and be consistent with Section 401.15.B.7 of the Zoning
Ordinance as it relates to lighting requirements.
2. All signs shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for size, number, placement and
internal illumination. Staff shall be permitted to review and approve the lighting specifications
for the signs at the time of permitting. The sign lighting shall be designed such that only the text
and logo portions of the signs are to be lit at night. The sign background shall be dark.
3. The City Council shall be permitted to review and approve the final building design and
materials.
4. The grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City
Engineer and the Browns Creek Watershed District.
5. 11ie landscape plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist. Menards
shall :remove and replace the trees along Krueger Lane as recommended by the City Arborist.
The trees shall be guaranteed as living and healthy for one year after being moved or replaced.
M. Reference Attachment
The report of the City Planner dated March 28 2019 and all exhibits and site plan approved by the City
Council are annexed hereto by reference as Exhibit A.
IV. Abandonment: This permit requires continuous use in order to preserve the Conditional Uses granted by
the City under the terms hereof. Any discontinuation or abandonment of the uses permitted hereunder upon
the site for a period of 12 continuous months shall constitute abandonment and void the permit,
V. Annual review: An annual review is imposed as a condition of this permit, The Council reserves the right
to amend or modify conditions following the review.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set forth their hands and seals.
Date:. o 7
Date:
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CITY OF OAK P
By.
MEN-AMD'
INC.
BY -
HEIGHTS
City Administrator
Theron Berg, Real Estate Manager
TPC3601 Thurston Avenue N, Suite 100
Anoka, MN 66303
Phone: 763.231.6840
Facsimile: 763.427.0620
TPC@PlanningCo.com
PLANNING REPORT
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: March 28, 2019
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RE: Oak Park Heights — Menards — Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review
and Conditional Use Permits for Setback and Parking — 5800
Kruger Lane North
TPC FILE:
BACKGROUND
236.02 —19.02
Tyler Edwards of Menards has made application for Design Guidelines/Site Plan review
and a Conditional Use Permits for setback and parking for the existing Menards at 5800
Kruger Lane North. The application consists of requests to add an automated express
lane requiring an addition to the existing gate at the east side of the site. Five parking
spaces are to be removed which places the total parking for the site below the minimum
allowed parking when the site was first approved.
The approvals for the Menards were granted in March of 1995 including a parking
Variance. At the time, 465 spaces were required, and the variance allowed for the site
to be constricted with 405 spaces. Currently, there are 402 spaces on the site. Five
spaces are removed with the proposed gate building addition resulting in a total of 397
parking spaces on site. The Zoning Ordinance now allows a reduction in required
parking spaces by Conditional Use Permit.
EXHIBITS
The review is based upon the following submittals:
Exhibit 1:
Applicant's Narrative, February 18, 2019
Exhibit 2:
Cover Sheet (CO -1)
Exhibit 3:
Demolition Plan (C1-2)
Exhibit 4:
Site Plan (C2-1)
Exhibit 5:
Grading Drainage Plan (C3-1)
Exhibit 6:
Detail Sheet (C8-1)
Exhibit 7:
Partial Topographic Survey (1 of 1)
EXHIBIT "A"
PLANNERS REPORT AND SITE PLANS
Exhibit 8: Menards Site Plan (CT1)
Exhibit 9: Gate Canopy Elevations (CT2)
Exhibit 10: Comments from the City Arborist (3 pages)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Applicant's narrative for the project is found as Exhibit 1.
Menard, Inc. is in the process of adding an automated express lane to the yard gate at
all of our store locations. This new lane will allow guests to scan a barcode from an
online order and enter the yard without having to wait for the gate guard to let them in.
The addition will be on the east side of the existing gate and the Bence will be moved to
accommodate the new entrance lane. The new lane will be covered by an extension of
the existing canopy and the new materials will match the green steel front and white
steel roof materials on the existing canopy. The existing entrance and exit lanes will
remain as they are today and will still be operated by the gate guard.
ISSUES ANALYSIS
Comprehensive Plan. The property is designated as Commercial on the Proposed
Land Use Map. The continued use of the site for retail commercial use is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan.
Zoning. The property is zoned B-2 General Business District. The retail use is a
permitted use in the B-2 General Business District. Changes to the exterior of the
building and the site changes require Design Guidelines and Site Plan review. A
Conditional Use Permit is required for the front yard setback and to allow the number of
parking spaces to be reduced.
Setbacks. The front yard setback requirement in the B-2 District is 40 feet. The
current gate building is setback 40 feet from the right of way line of Krueger Lane, but
the gate building expansion will encroach into the setback. The proposed setback will
be 22 feet. The proposed gate building will extend slightly to the east from the location
of the current fence.
The fence line is being adjusted to the south of the proposed gate building, but fence
setback requirements are not being impacted.
In evaluation of the requested Conditional Use Permit for a setback reduction, Section
401.04.A.7 of the Zoning Ordinance directs the Planning Commission and City Council
to consider the possible effects of the proposed use, with that judgment based upon
(but not limited to) the following factors:
a. Relationship to the specific policies and provisions of the municipal comprehensive plan.
b. The conformity with present and future land uses in the area.
C. The environmental issues and geographic area involved.
d. Whether the use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed.
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e. The impact on character of the surrounding area.
f. The demonstrated need for such use.
g. Traffic generation by the use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property.
h. The impact upon existing public services and facilities including parks, schools, streets,
and utilities, and the City's service capacity.
I. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained herein (i.e.,
parking, loading, noise, etc.).
Comment: The use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and in conformity with
present and future land uses.. There should be no environmental issues or impact to
surrounding tenants or property owners resulting from the setback reduction. There is
no impact upon public services and facilities and site lines on Krueger Lane will not be
impacted. City Staff sees no issues with the expansion of the gate building.
The Planning Commission and City Council should determine if the reduction in the
front yard setback is appropriate for this site.
Traffic Circulation. Traffic circulation within the site will not be impacted with this site
change and building expansion.
Parking. In March of 1995, the Menards was granted a parking Variance for a
reduction in the required number of spaces. At the time, 465 spaces were required, and
the Variance allowed for the site to be constricted with 405 spaces. Currently, there are
402 spaces on the site. Five spaces will be removed with the proposed gate building
addition resulting in a total of 397 parking spaces on site. The Zoning Ordinance now
allows a reducing in required parking spaces by Conditional Use Permit.
In evaluation of the requested Conditional Use Permit for a parking reduction, Section
401.04.A.7 of the Zoning Ordinance directs the Planning Commission and City Council
to consider the possible effects of the proposed use, with that judgment based upon
(but not limited to) the following factors:
a. Relationship to the specific policies and provisions of the municipal comprehensive plan.
b. The conformity with present and future land uses in the area.
C. The environmental issues and geographic area involved.
d. Whether the use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed.
e. The impact on character of the surrounding area.
f. The demonstrated need for such use.
g. Traffic generation by the use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property.
h. The impact upon existing public services and facilities including parks, schools, streets,
and utilities, and the City's service capacity.
I. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained herein (i.e.,
parking, loading, noise, etc.)
With the current number of spaces, there have been no parking issues noted at the
Menards. With the addition of online ordering, there will be even less demand for
parking in the lot at the front of the building. The Planning Commission and City Council
should determine if the five -stall parking reduction is appropriate for this business. Staff
does not see the reduction of parking as significant and recommends the request.
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Lighting. The plans do not include any changes to exterior lights installed on gate
building or as part of the improvements to the site. Any new light fixtures shall be full
cut off and shall be consistent with Section 401.15.6.7 of the Zoning Ordinance as it
relates to lighting requirements.
Signage. The plans indicate that the lighted signs above the entrance and exits of the
gate building are to be removed and relocated on the expanded building. It appears the
signs do not comply with current back lighting for signage. The sign lighting should be
designed such that only the text and logo portions of the signs are to be lit at night. The
sign background will need to be dark. All the relocated or any new signs will be
required to comply with the Zoning Ordinance lighting requirements. Staff will approve
the lighting specifications for the signs at the time of permitting.
Landscaping/Fencing. As part of the gate building expansion and change to the
driveway area at the entrance, three evergreen trees are to be moved east. The City
Arborist shall review the plans and determine if the three trees can be moved or if they
should be replaced. Additionally, the City Arborist is recommending the removal and
replacement of four spruce trees on the east side of the fence adjacent to Krueger
Lane. A crabapple tree along Krueger Lane near the entrance is recommended to be
removed and not replaced. The trees would need to be guaranteed for one year after
replacement or if they are moved.
Mechanical Screening. No changes to mechanical equipment locations have been
indicated on the plans.
Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control and Utilities. Grading, drainage and utility plans
have been provided by the Applicant. The grading, drainage and utility plans shall be
subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
Design Guidelines
Architectural Guidelines
Facade Treatments
The gate building is to be expanded using the same materials and colors to
match the existing fagade.
Ground Level Expression
The fence will be removed and replaced with the facade of the building. The
change in ground level expression is not significant.
Transparency
The transparency will not change with the addition.
Entries
The entry into the gate building will be widened, but this portion of the site is
screened by mature evergreen trees.
Roof Design
The gate building expansion is an extension of the existing roof structure.
Building_ Height
The current building is approximately 21 feet to the ridge line and well within the
maximum building height of 35 feet. The gate building expansion will be 17 feet
at the east elevation.
Building Materials and Colors
The applicant has provided color elevations for review. All the new building
materials are what is currently being used on the structure.
Franchise Architecture
The building is a franchise design.
Site Design Guidelines
Building Placement
The gate building expansion will result in the need for a setback Conditional Use
Permit as discussed in this report.
Parking Areas
Five spaces will be removed resulting in a parking Conditional Use Permit as
discussed in this report.
Storm water
The drainage plans are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and
the Browns Creek Watershed District.
Pedestrian and Common Space
Not Applicable.
Landscaping
There are. minor changes to the landscape plan which include transplanting three
trees. The City Arborist recommends removal and replacement of four spruce
trees. The plans are subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist.
Trees/Shrubs
The City Arborist will review the plan comment on whether the trees can be
moved or if they should be replaced.
Lighting
Addressed elsewhere in the planning report.
Signage
Addressed elsewhere in the planning report.
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Pedestrian/ Bicycle Routes
Not Applicable.
CONCLUSION I RECOMMENDATION
Subject to the preceding review, City staff recommends approval of the Design
Guidelines/Site Plan review and Conditional Use Permits for setback and parking for the
existing Menards at 5800 Kruger Lane North subject to the conditions that follow:
1. All light fixtures shall be full cut off and be consistent with Section 401.15.6.7
of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to lighting requirements.
2. All signs shall be designed to comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for
size, number, placement and internal illumination. Staff will approve the lighting
specifications for the signs at the time of permitting. The sign lighting should be
designed such that only the text and logo portions of the signs are to be lit at
night. The sign background will need to be dark.
3. The Planning Commission shall comment on the building design and building
materials.
4. The grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of
the City Engineer and the Browns Creek Watershed District.
5. The landscape plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City
Arborist. Menards shall remove and replace the trees along Krueger Lane as
recommended by the City Arborist. The trees would need to be guaranteed for
one year after replacement or if they are moved.
pc: Julie Hultman
February 18, 2019
RE: Menards Express Lane Addition
Dear Mr. Johnson,
Menard, Inc. is in the process of adding an automated express lane to the yard gate at all of our store
locations. This new lane will allow guests to scan a barcode from an online order and enter the yard
without waiting for the gate guard to let them in. The addition will be on the east side of the existing
gate and the fence will be moved to accommodate the new entrance lane. The new lane will be covered
by an extension of the existing canopy and the new materials will match the green steel front and white
steel roof materials on the existing canopy. The existing entrance and exit lanes will remain as they are
today and will still be operated by the gate guard.
We appreciate you reviewing this project as continual investment in our retail locations is an important
part of keeping Menards in operation. With the increase in online shopping this project will be
important to keep Menards competitive and allow those shopping trips to stay in this market. If you
have any questions as you review this project please let me know. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Menard, Inc.
yier Edwards
Real Estate Representative
Menard, Inc. 5101 Menard Drive Eau Claire, WI 54703
0:715.876.2143 C:715.579.6699 tedwards@menard-inc.com
5101 MENARD DRIVE EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703-9625 PHONE (715) 876-5911 FAX (715) 876-2868
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